Gabrielle Union's Style Evolution

The 40-year-old siren has blossomed before our eyes.

Three Cheers! - She’s drop-dead gorgeous with the ability to captivate us on and off the big screen. Whether we’re gawking over her high cheekbones and dewy complexion, or praising her courtside fashion and stunning red carpet style, Gabrielle Union is forever fierce. Take a look back at her style evolution.  A denim-clad Gabby strikes a pose at the premiere of Bring It On on August 22, 2000, flaunting glossy lips and a mega-watt smile.   (Photo: Online USA / Getty Images)

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Three Cheers! - She’s drop-dead gorgeous with the ability to captivate us on and off the big screen. Whether we’re gawking over her high cheekbones and dewy complexion, or praising her courtside fashion and stunning red carpet style, Gabrielle Union is forever fierce. Take a look back at her style evolution. A denim-clad Gabby strikes a pose at the premiere of Bring It On on August 22, 2000, flaunting glossy lips and a mega-watt smile. (Photo: Online USA / Getty Images)

Born and Raised - Although this beauty is all about Hollywood and Miami these days, she was born in raised in Omaha, Nebraska, before hitting the big time. (Photo by J. Vespa/WireImage)

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Purple Perfection - At the 2001 NAACP Awards, the former model slips into a sexy embossed halter dress in a flattering plum shade coupled with matching eyeshadow and a layered ‘do. Gorgeous! (Photo: J. Vespa/WireImage)

Bad and the Beautiful - Channeling her undercover temptress character Syd in the 2003 blockbuster Bad Boys 2, the actress opts for a beige cutout gown and bombshell hair at the film's Hollywood premiere.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Bad and the Beautiful - Channeling her undercover temptress character Syd in the 2003 blockbuster Bad Boys 2, the actress opts for a beige cutout gown and bombshell hair at the film's Hollywood premiere. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Down-time Fashion - Gabrielle’s come a long way from low-rise jeans and kitten heels, however, when you have a face as flawless as hers, it’s easy to pull off a down-time look in a cool way. Check her out at a style event in 2006 in New York.  (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for the Miami Group)

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Down-time Fashion - Gabrielle’s come a long way from low-rise jeans and kitten heels, however, when you have a face as flawless as hers, it’s easy to pull off a down-time look in a cool way. Check her out at a style event in 2006 in New York. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for the Miami Group)

Short and Sweet - Gabby brings casual chic to an after-party for the 2009 BET Awards in an animal-print tank and silk shorts. The svelte beauty accessorized her look with heavy metal jewels, blunt bangs and mustard booties.   (Photo:  Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

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Short and Sweet - Gabby brings casual chic to an after-party for the 2009 BET Awards in an animal-print tank and silk shorts. The svelte beauty accessorized her look with heavy metal jewels, blunt bangs and mustard booties. (Photo:  Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

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Black Beauty - In a flow-y one-shoulder gown punctuated with precious stones and a smoky eye, Gabrielle Union radiates at the 2nd Annual BET Honors in 2009 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.   (Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic)

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Black Beauty - In a flow-y one-shoulder gown punctuated with precious stones and a smoky eye, Gabrielle Union radiates at the 2nd Annual BET Honors in 2009 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic)

Fan Favorite - As if this shimmery floor-grazing Ikat gown wasn’t enough — apparently not — the hostess for the evening upgrades her elegant number with a slick updo featuring a dramatic braid. By far our favorite red carpet dress at the 3rd annual 2010 BET Honors.   (Photo:  Paul Morigi/WireImage)

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Fan Favorite - As if this shimmery floor-grazing Ikat gown wasn’t enough — apparently not — the hostess for the evening upgrades her elegant number with a slick updo featuring a dramatic braid. By far our favorite red carpet dress at the 3rd annual 2010 BET Honors. (Photo:  Paul Morigi/WireImage)

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True Blue - Gabby is a vision in turquoise at the 2011 BET Honors, coupling her aquatic Rachel Roy gown with a nude mani, delicate hoops and loose curls.   (Photo: REUTERS/Molly Riley /Landov)

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True Blue - Gabby is a vision in turquoise at the 2011 BET Honors, coupling her aquatic Rachel Roy gown with a nude mani, delicate hoops and loose curls. (Photo: REUTERS/Molly Riley /Landov)

Heat Wave - D-Wades’ 40-year-young ladylove turns heads on Miami Beach on September 3, 2011, in a skimpy string bikini. Peep the bedazzled ode to Dwayne and his team.  (Photo: FameFlynet)

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Heat Wave - D-Wades’ 40-year-young ladylove turns heads on Miami Beach on September 3, 2011, in a skimpy string bikini. Peep the bedazzled ode to Dwayne and his team. (Photo: FameFlynet)

Rocker Chic - Actress Gabrielle Union shows off her edgy side at the Mark McNairy New Amsterdam Spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at New York Public Library in New York City. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Front-Row Fab - Donning hot pink skinnies, a graphic tee, round-toe ankle boots and a leather biker jacket, Gabby steps out in style for the Mark McNairy New Amsterdam Spring 2013 show during New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2012. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Looking Flawless - The actress attends the BET 2012 Pre-Honors dinner in a flattering navy cocktail dress, featuring a thigh-high slit and provocative bust line.   (Photo:  Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Looking Flawless - The actress attends the BET 2012 Pre-Honors dinner in a flattering navy cocktail dress, featuring a thigh-high slit and provocative bust line. (Photo:  Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

Flirty LBD - Gabby hit the carpet for the Think Like a Man Los Angeles premiere on February 9, 2012, in a strapless chiffon Amsale frock boasting a twist bodice and embellished cutout skirt, punctuated with Jimmy Choo platforms.    (Photo:  Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Flirty LBD - Gabby hit the carpet for the Think Like a Man Los Angeles premiere on February 9, 2012, in a strapless chiffon Amsale frock boasting a twist bodice and embellished cutout skirt, punctuated with Jimmy Choo platforms.  (Photo:  Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)